Film in Drumheller

Drumheller provides a versatile film location. The valley and surrounding areas have substituted for such countries as Afghanistan, Mexico, Israel, and futuristic worlds. Our natural, unique landscape provides film makers the ability to get key shots safely without the hassle and expense of going overseas.

Drumheller is home to:

The internationally respected and renowned Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology

1920’s boomtown architecture

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site

Canadian Badlands Passion Play

Rosebud Theatre of the Arts (30 minutes from Drumheller)

Dinosaur fossils

What we offer:

Unique Hoo Doo formations

Flat prairie scenes

Desert scenes within the valley

Meandering Red Deer River

Ancient, yet scenic, coulees

Horseshoe and Horse Thief Canyons

Finding us is easy!

One hour from the Calgary International Airport

90 minutes from the City of Calgary

Situated in the Red Deer River valley on Highway 9, one of Alberta’s busiest roadways.

Drumheller operates a modern airport with asphalt runway. It sits at an elevation of 2, 599 feet with a 3, 505 foot runway.

Home to several high quality hotels such as Quality Inn, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, Jurassic Inn and many others.